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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.98, 1,238.98 and 248.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.98, 1,238.98 and 248.88 is: 373.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.98 : 1,238.98 = 248.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.98/1,238.98 = 248.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.98x = 1,238.98 × 248.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.98x = 308,357.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,357.34/825.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.32

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